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Welcome to our Oregon News category, where we bring you the latest and most relevant news stories from the beautiful state of Oregon. From the stunning Pacific coastline to the rugged Cascade Mountains, Oregon is home to a wealth of natural beauty, diverse communities, and exciting cultural events.

Former Oregon School Principal Who Mocked Charlie Kirk Sentenced to Prison in Child Abuse Case

A former high school principal with ties to Oregon has been sentenced to more than five years in prison after being convicted of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material, a case that has left many people shaking their heads in anger and disbelief. Jeremy P. Williams, 50, of...

Dozens of “No Kings” Protests Planned Across Portland Metro Area March 28

If you notice more gatherings popping up across Portland later this month, it’s part of a coordinated nationwide day of demonstrations. Dozens of “No Kings” protests are planned throughout the Portland metro area on Saturday, March 28. The events are being organized locally by the Portland Metro...

Oregon Gas Prices Surge Past $5 Again And Rank Among The Highest In America

It’s happening again. You pull into a gas station, glance up at the price, and immediately wish you hadn’t. Because somehow, once again, Oregon drivers are paying some of the highest gas prices in the entire country. And this time, the gap is hard to ignore. Right now, the national average sits...

Wildfire Erupts Near La Pine, Forcing Immediate Evacuations in Central Oregon Neighborhoods

A fast-moving wildfire near La Pine is putting parts of Central Oregon on edge Tuesday, as emergency officials urge some residents to leave immediately while others prepare to evacuate at a moment’s notice. Firefighters spent the day working to contain a roughly 10-acre fire burning near Riverview...

4.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Offshore Near Bandon Early This Morning

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded early Monday morning in the Pacific Ocean west of Bandon, Oregon, according to seismic monitoring reports. The quake occurred at approximately 12:44 a.m. and was located roughly 80 to 120 miles offshore of the southern Oregon coast. The tremor originated in...
Oregon Gas Jumps 22 Cents to $3.91 While U.S. Average Sits at $2.95

Oregon Gas Jumps 22 Cents to $3.91 While U.S. Average Sits at $2.95

Oregon drivers just got hit again. According to AAA, the average price of regular gasoline in Oregon jumped 22 cents in one week, landing at $3.91 per gallon as of February 24. Meanwhile, the national average rose just three cents, sitting at $2.95 per gallon. That’s...

Brave! Portland Woman Leaves Bike Unlocked For Full 17 Seconds

Brave! Portland Woman Leaves Bike Unlocked For Full 17 Seconds

In what experts are calling “either the boldest social experiment of the decade or a cry for help,” a Portland woman reportedly left her bicycle completely unlocked for a full 17 seconds on a busy, tree-lined city block Sunday afternoon. Witnesses say 32-year-old...

REI Says Goodbye to Downtown Eugene After Three Decades

REI Says Goodbye to Downtown Eugene After Three Decades

After more than three decades on Lawrence Street, Eugene’s REI is packing up the climbing ropes, hiking boots, and paddleboards and heading across town. The outdoor co-op has called downtown home since 1992, tucked into the old Eugene Planing Mill building that gave...

Man Ages 14 Years Waiting for Parking Spot at Costco

Man Ages 14 Years Waiting for Parking Spot at Costco

EUGENE, Ore. — What began as a quick Saturday morning run for paper towels and a rotisserie chicken has reportedly turned into a full coming-of-age saga for local father Brent Halvorsen, who aged approximately 14 years while waiting for a front-row parking spot at...

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